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Windows 10 V1903 Update KB4512941: Workaround for the Cortana high CPU load issue
[German]Since August 21, 2019, Microsoft has been testing the KB4512941 cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1903 with insiders. However, the update causes a high CPU load on a core on some systems.
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Tagged Cortana, KB4512941, ndows 10 V1903, Problem, Update
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Windows 10 once again facing EU GPDR investigation
[German]Microsoft has once again come into the focus of the European data protection watch guards with regard to Windows 10 privacy. The Dutch data protection authority (DPA) has accused Microsoft of remotely collecting user data of Windows 10 Home and … Continue reading
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18970 (20H1) with media less Cloud installation released
[German]Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18970 (from development branch 20H1) for Windows Insider in Fast Ring. This build brings the reset from the cloud and an improved tablet mode.
Windows 7: Microsoft removed Update hold for systems with Symantec Endpoint Protection
[German]Since August 27, 2019, Microsoft has lifted the update blockade for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for systems with installed Symantec/Norton antivirus software. Symantec has given Microsoft permission to release Windows updates. However, these users should install … Continue reading
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Tagged Symantec, Update, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008
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Windows 10 V1903: RDP (dwm.exe) causes high CPU load, freezes VMs
[German]Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903) has a bug in Remote Desktop Connections (RDP). These cause a high CPU load on a CPU core when disconnecting the session. There are also reports that VMs freeze on RDP connections (when … Continue reading
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...
Windows 10 V1903: Update KB4512941 refreshed (08/26/2019)
Microsoft is currently testing the KB4512941 update for Windows 10 Version 1903 on Windows insiders. I reported about it in the blog post Windows 10 V1903: Updates KB4512941 and KB4515530. Now KB4512941 was updated. The the colleagues from deskmodder.de report … Continue reading
Windows 7: Free Extended Update Support and usage
[German]Support for Windows 7 Sp1 will expire on January 14, 2020. The security company Kaspersky recommends upgrading the operating system to supported versions. And enterprises with the right plans may receive a free extended update support extension for Windows 7 … Continue reading
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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18363.327 (19H2)
Microsoft has just released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18363.327 in the Release Preview Ring. The build belongs to the 19H2 development branch, which will lead to a new Windows 10 feature update in a few weeks.
Crapware: Vulnerability in Lenovo Solution Center
[English]If you have a Lenovo notebook or other Windows system, you should check to see if the Lenovo Solution Center is installed there. If this is the case, you should uninstall this crapware as soon as possible for security reasons.
Microsofts Your Phone down
[German], Microsoft's Your Phone service, which can pair compatible (Android) smartphones with Windows 10, failed today (August 26, 2019). The service has been down all day.